Posted by chad_3 on October 21, 2002, at 22:54:24
In reply to Re: Hi Buddy - Remember me Borderliner?, posted by borderliner21 on October 20, 2002, at 22:41:05
Hi Borderliner -
I'm sorry to hear about this. Did you ever in the past take zyprexa, risperdal, geodon - or any antipsychotic at all - or metoclopramide (reglan) - for nausea. Most always - unless genetic, dystonia is initially caused by the use of a DA blocker as those above, and polypharmacy and susceptible individuals (non-pyshotic) - are at much increased risk.
These "new atypicals" are by no way proven safe at all - very new drug and used now mostly only as safer versions of harsh old drugs.
Paxil certainly can worsen or unmask dystonia. Have you seen a movement disorder specialist? They are the only ones who are likely to give you good diagnosis - and takes some effort - but can be worth it... Good to see one with nothing in common with psychiatrist - and best to self-refer - and probably good to not mention drugs until after dx. From experience.
Anyway - sometimes dystonia gets better or goes away - stay off DA blockers to make it possible. Good luck.
Chad
> I went to my doctor and he talked to me like I was retarted because My head was pulled straight down making me look like I had a serious mental disability and it was really the drugs he prescribed me(paxil) which was causing it
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